Current technology
Assess the current technology solutions in the company
The gaps
Identify gaps in the company's needs now and in the future
The solutions
Identify available solutions given needs and budget
The plan
Develop a technology plan to manage solutions in the company
Good technology assessment considers these important solutions for your business
Basic Technology Infrastructure
The technologies that facilitate and support basic business processes, operations and functions.
E-Commerce, Sales and Delivery
The process of selling, including online, the various platforms and the management required.
Data Mining & Company Reports
Search, analyze and transform data to find patterns and trends and solve problems.
Management and Logistics
Plan, decide, organize, lead, and manage resources of an organization to reach its goals efficiently and effectively.
Marketing and Communications
Promote and sell products or services, including market research and advertising.
Technology Training
Learn how to utilize and leverage technology in order to grow, excel and acquire access to more opportunities.
Here's how you can do your own technology assessment
STEP
1
Identify technology solutions used in which company functions and by whom
STEP
2
For each technology, identify how old it is and how actively it's used
STEP
3
Survey staff on benefits and frustrations of technology currently deployed
STEP
4
Identify opportunities to improve business with enabling technologies
STEP
5
Interview heavy users. Ask for recommendation: Keep / Upgrade / Retire / Replace
STEP
6
Do an external scan of available technology options given needs and budget
STEP
7
Develop Technology Plan with Milestones & Timelines
STEP
8
Review Company Technology Policy: if one does not exist, create it
STEP
9
Conduct full technology needs assessment at least once a year